1-(2-Nitro­benz­yl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde
2011

Crystal Structure of 1-(2-Nitrobenzyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carbaldehyde

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Author Information

Author(s): Chen Xu, Liu Ying, Liu Deng-Ke, Wang Ping-Bao

Primary Institution: Henan University

Conclusion

The study presents the crystal structure of a compound that is an intermediate in the synthesis of lixivaptan.

Supporting Evidence

  • The compound is an intermediate in the synthesis of lixivaptan, a vasopressin receptor antagonist.
  • The crystal structure shows weak intermolecular hydrogen bonds linking the molecules.
  • The dihedral angles between the rings in the compound were measured.

Takeaway

This study shows what a specific chemical compound looks like when its atoms are arranged in a crystal form.

Methodology

The compound was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined using X-ray diffraction.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1107/S1600536811018459

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